Pecos River Fishing
Live flow, access points and tackle along the Pecos River.
- 45access points
- 7counties
- 6flow gauges
Photo: Badener, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where the Pecos River stands for fishing
The Pecos River has 45 public access points on the TPWD access layer, spread over 7 counties.
Counties with the most access: Pecos (13), Ward (12), Crockett (8), Reeves (5) and Loving (4).
Pecos River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
Live gauge data for the Pecos River
Discharge at each USGS gauge on the Pecos River.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Pecos Rv Nr Orla, Tx | 0 cfs, 5.49 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| Pecos Rv At Fm 3398 Nr Pecos, Tx | 0 cfs, 2.59 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:00 am |
| Pecos Rv At Rr 1776 Nr Grandfalls, Tx | 0 cfs, 4.31 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:45 am |
| Pecos Rv Nr Girvin, Tx | 12 cfs, 1.16 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Pecos Rv Nr Sheffield, Tx | 9 cfs, 2.49 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:00 am |
| Pecos Rv At Brotherton Rh Nr Pandale, Tx | 68 cfs, 5.85 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Where to get on the Pecos River
- Pecos County13 access points on the Pecos River
- Ward County12 access points on the Pecos River
- Crockett County8 access points on the Pecos River
- Reeves County5 access points on the Pecos River
- Loving County4 access points on the Pecos River
- Crane County2 access points on the Pecos River
- Val Verde County1 access point on the Pecos River
Lakes a short drive from the Pecos River
Red Bluff Reservoir
under a mile off the closest Pecos River access; 11,193 acres.
See detailsThe Pecos River, answered
How much public access is there on the Pecos River?
The TPWD layer shows 45 public access points on the Pecos River.
What counties hold Pecos River access?
Most mapped access sits in Pecos County, Ward County, Crockett County, Reeves County, Loving County and Crane County.
Where are the gauges on the Pecos River?
Hourly readings from 6 USGS gauges appear on this page.
Which lakes are close to the Pecos River?
The closest is Red Bluff Reservoir, under a mile from a Pecos River access point.
What is the range of access on the Pecos River?
Mapped access runs through 7 counties, from Reeves to Val Verde County north to south.
When do fish bite on the Pecos River?
Watch the flow table and go when the Pecos River settles to normal after a rise.
Can I cross private land to wade the Pecos River?
Start at a public access point, since land along the Pecos River is mostly private.
Do adults need a license on the Pecos River?
Yes, adults on the Pecos River need a Texas license with the freshwater endorsement.
What fish live in the Pecos River?
The Pecos River holds the usual Texas river mix of catfish, sunfish and black bass, unrated by TPWD.